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Unholy Night

Looking for a Halloween party that'll leave you feeling dead the day after? Try moshing to the Misfits, sweating through your mesh shirt to DFA acts, or rooting for the living in a vampiric high-school musical.

The Misfits w/ BalzacB.B. King Blues Club and Grill, 237 W. 42nd St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-977-4144
If you had to pick an official band for Halloween, then these punk-horror legends would be strong contenders.
• Date: Oct. 31, 8 p.m.
• Price: $27 in advance; $31 day of show

Village Halloween Costume BallTheater for the New City, 155 First Ave., nr. 10th St.; 212-254-1109
Almost as old as the parade itself, this massive fest is part block party, part arts festival.
• Date: Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.
• Price: $20

Halloween Carnaval CruiseQueen of Hearts at Pier 40, Houston St. at West Side Hwy.; 212-987-9200, ext. 305
A Brazilian-themed cruise where samba dancer isn't a costume, it's a way of life.
• Date: Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
• Price: $25 in advance; $35 day of cruise

Rasputina With GolemMusic Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St., nr. Wythe Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 212-260-4700
What's in a name? A lot when one band's named after an assassinated Russian adviser and the other after a murderous mud-creature.
• Date: Oct. 31, 8 p.m.
• Price: $18 in advance; $20 day of show

Halloween Karaoke PartyHa! Comedy Club, 163 W. 46th St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-977-3884
Is there ever a better time for karaoke than when in disguise? Blame the atonality on your costumed alter-ego.
• Date: Oct. 31, 10 p.m.–2 a.m.
• Price: Free, but reservations should be made in advance

Halloween LoosenessGalapagos, 70 N. 6th St., nr. Wythe Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-782-5188
Not only does this party have the obvious draw of being nowhere near the parade route, but it's also free to get in.
• Date: Oct. 31, 10 p.m.–4 a.m.
• Price: Free